United Way of Greater St. Louis recognizes Jim Schmersahl for exemplary service
United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) recently honored Jim Schmersahl, UWGSL board member and managing partner of Schmersahl Treloar & Co. with the Freeman-Kortkamp Award. The Freeman-Kortkamp Award was created to honor the outstanding service and performance of a UWGSL board member whose commitment has supported UWGSL’s efforts to help and ensure individuals and…
Read MoreIllinois RiverWatch celebrates 30th anniversary: Public event Sept. 20
Illinois RiverWatch invites members of the public to join volunteers, partners and supporters in celebrating their 30th anniversary at Kankakee River State Park from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20. The registration fee for the event is $15 and includes a special edition 30th Anniversary Celebration t-shirt, designed by RiverWatch volunteer, Lorena Robles. Register…
Read MoreBetter Newspapers Inc. sells 15 Illinois, Missouri papers to Paxton Media Group
Better Newspapers also owns the Illinois Business Journal, which was not part of this transaction The Hoskins family, owners of Better Newspapers Inc. has sold 15 newspapers in Illinois and Missouri to Paxton Media Group, according to a press release distributed by John Cribb of Cribb & Associates who represented the Hoskins family in the…
Read MoreHCCI names former state representative LaToya Greenwood as senior advisor
The Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) recently named former state representative LaToya Greenwood as senior advisor. Greenwood brings a distinguished record of public service, leadership, and community advocacy that will strengthen HCCI’s mission of advancing quality care in assisted living and skilled nursing communities throughout Illinois. A lifelong resident of East St. Louis, Greenwood…
Read MoreQ&A: One-on-one time with U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] On Aug. 28, 2025, Illinois Business Journal Managing Editor Melissa Crockett Meske had an opportunity to take part in a one-on-one Q&A with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) at her Metro East office in Collinsville. Budzinski had relocated her Metro East office back in January…
Read MoreFrom virtual reality to real job offers: Workforce innovators help build aerospace pipeline
If labor gaps are not addressed, the manufacturing industry is expected to have a shortfall of 1.9 million workers nationwide by 2033, reinforcing the critical need for innovative strategies to recruit the next generation of talent and build the aerospace manufacturing pipeline. A panel discussion – held during the inaugural Global Aerospace Summit at…
Read MoreAfrican Vision of Hope hosts 25th anniversary gala Sept. 25 in St. Louis
Longtime supporter and actor Dennis Quaid and his wife Laura will be in attendance African Vision of Hope is hosting its 25th Anniversary Gala Sept. 25, and two very special guests will attend this year’s event. Longtime African Vision of Hope supporter and movie star Dennis Quaid and his wife Laura will be attending…
Read MoreUnited States sues Illinois for providing ‘illegal aliens’ college financial aid, in-state tuition
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois filed a complaint in federal court Thursday against the state of Illinois for policies directing financial support for illegal aliens that are not provided to non-resident U.S. citizens. “Illinois has an apparent desire…
Read MoreIllinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR events
Metro East race sponsorship is part of $44M Enjoy Illinois campaign By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Illinois has spent nearly $7 million to sponsor a Metro East NASCAR race and build a temporary track in Chicago since 2022. The expenditures are part of a broader state tourism campaign. The state-sponsored Enjoy Illinois…
Read MoreBudzinski issues statement on Trump’s illegal plans for Chicago National Guard deployment
Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) released the following statement on President Trump’s recent claims around deploying the National Guard to the City of Chicago: “Every person has the right to feel safe in the community they call home. But deploying the National Guard is not the answer; they are neither trained nor equipped for that…
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